Colorado State men’s basketball has added Brian Cooley as an assistant coach, head coach Niko Medved announced today. “We are excited to have someone with Brian’s talent and experience join us,” Medved said. “He has always been a part of winning and has a great eye for identifying talent. He will be a great addition to
Mountaineers Part Ways with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Carlito Labarda Jr.
Eastern Oregon University Athletics and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Carlito Labarda Jr. are parting ways as announced by Director of Athletics Anji Weissenfluh Monday afternoon. “I would like to thank Carlito for his service to Eastern Oregon University and to the men’s basketball program,” Weissenfluh stated. “Carlito has been a positive presence in the La
Samarrippas Promotes Cooper Neimand to Assistant Coach at Lincoln Memorial University
Recently named Lincoln Memorial University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeremiah Samarrippas has promoted former graduate assistant Cooper Neimand to a full-time assistant coach for the Railsplitters. Over the last two seasons Neimand has been instrumental in LMU’s success, aiding the Railsplitters to 51 victories, three combined South Atlantic Conference championships, two NCAA Division II Championship
Jirsa Joins UNCG Men’s Basketball Staff
UNC Greensboro (UNCG) head men’s basketball coach Mike Jones has announced the addition of Ron Jirsa to his staff as an assistant men’s basketball coach. Jirsa comes to UNCG from Radford where he worked since June 2015. During his time at Radford, Jirsa was responsible for post player development, recruiting, scheduling and academics for Radford. A veteran
Barnette Named Cardinals’ Director of Basketball Operations
Taylor Barnette, who has worked with the University of Louisville men’s basketball team for the past three seasons, has been named Director of Basketball Operations on UofL Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Mack‘s staff. “Taylor Barnette has earned his new position of director of operations through hard work,” said Mack. “His positivity is contagious and both
Tommy DeSalme Name Hutchinson CC Head Coach
Junior college basketball’s winningest team is going high-octane. Tommy DeSalme was named the 15th head coach in the 90-year history of Blue Dragon Men’s Basketball. DeSalme was introduced to Blue Dragon Nation by Athletic Director Josh Gooch at a news conference on Thursday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. Hutchinson will be DeSalme’s fifth stop as
Jenkins Added to Minnesota Men’s Basketball Staff
University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson announced the hiring of assistant coach Marcus Jenkins today. Jenkins comes to Minnesota from Richmond where he has worked since 2015 and has served as the Associate Head Coach since June 2018. “I am excited to welcome Marcus Jenkins to our staff,” said Johnson. “Marcus is a
Rice Men’s Basketball Names Troy Hammel as Video Coordinator
Rice head basketball coach Scott Pera announced the hiring of Troy Hammel as Video Coordinator, Monday afternoon. “Today I am announcing the hiring of Troy Hammel as our new Video Coordinator,” said Pera. Troy has worked his way up the collegiate coaching ranks by being a Graduate Assistant at UC Riverside and most recently an Assistant Coach
Lorbach Joins UCCS Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
University of Colorado Colorado Springs men’s basketball head coach Jeff Culver has announced the addition of Jacob Lorbach to the Mountain Lions coaching staff. “We are very excited to bring Jake into our family,” said Culver. “He is a hardworking, passionate young coach that has a bright future in this business. His experience in the Big
Argenal Rejoins Musselman as Arkansas Assistant Coach
Gus Argenal, who worked two seasons at Nevada for Razorback head coach Eric Musselman, will rejoin his mentor as an assistant coach fat the University of Arkansas. Overall, Argenal brings 17 years of collegiate coaching experience. “I have known Gus and his strong reputation in the basketball community for many years,” Musselman said. “He was
Indiana Welcomes Mike Stump as Team and Recruiting Analyst
Indiana University men’s basketball coach Mike Woodson has announced that Indianapolis native Mike Stump will join the program as a team and recruiting analyst. The Cathedral graduate comes to IU after serving as an intern and coaching associate with the Ft. Wayne Mad Ants since September of 2019. Following his graduation from the University of Kentucky,
Ben Johnson Named San José State Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
San José State men’s basketball has added the first piece to the puzzle for Tim Miles‘ coaching staff with Ben Johnson joining the Spartans as an assistant coach. Miles made the announcement on Thursday. “Ben is the ultimate professional,” Miles said. “He is a man of tremendous integrity and has a wide variety of experiences that